Governor Tunai yesterday 28th May, 2015 hold talks with British High Commissioner Christian Turner who called him a courtesy call in his office in Narok county headquarters in looking forward in the conservation of maasai mara national reserve. The meeting was a great achievements with the county government looking forward to secure the Mara to curb poaching menace. Matters raised include how to improve security & tourism sector in Narok county.
The meeting was held to discuss ways to bolster government eforts resuscitate the tourism sector. Both engaged the tourist to visit Mara because Mara is safe
"We have held a unique and progressive roundtable discussion with the British High Commissioner Dr. Turner and other key stakeholders, where we have discussed pertinent issues to do with tourism and wildlife protection in Narok County." reiterated the Governor
Both team engaged in several hours and unanimously agreed that the Mara is the jewel on the crown of Kenya’s tourism, and part of the global heritage. In his remarks, Dr. Turner stated “An inclusive Mara Management Plan to be delivered in the next three months, in consultation with the stakeholders is necessary, in order to ensure sustainable management of this key global asset”.
Dr. Turner said that “The Mara ecosystem contains 40% of Africa’s large land mammals on only 0.01% of the land area. We must work together to ensure the survival of that ecosystem for future generations. There is no universal ban against travel to Kenya.
Dr.Turner asuured narokians that There is no UK travel advisory against visits to the Mara and Kenya’s top safari destinations”.
In his address Narok governor call upon all leaders and stakeholders to be come together and have a common objective to safe the image of Mara and tourism sector in Narok county
''Narok County is determined to implement projects that will lead to percentage increase in the growth of the tourism sector. That is why, having looked at the Mara Management Plan, we find it relevant, but needs to be updated to be in line with new policy and legislative developments". Added the governor
The Mara Management Plan contains an elaborate agenda on security management and protection of the game reserve.
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